May 3, 2007 / Holden News

Spring composting will be offered at the former landfill on River Street on Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19; 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The operation may cease sooner due to weather or site capacity. Holden residents only. More...

CHALLENGE: Moderator candidate Mark Ferguson has issued a press release challenging the finance committee's and the IIF's release of minutes, which he said have not been filed with the town clerk in a timely manner. More...

The next "Bring Them Home Now!" vigil will take place at the Holden Town Common on Saturday, May 5, 9-9:30 a.m. Participants may bring their own signs. Contact Anne and Vance Gillespie at birdcarve@charter.net for information. More...

The Friends of the Red Barn have begun work to realize a plan to give the grounds of the Red Barn on Shrewsbury Street in Holden a more rural look, reminiscent of the 19th century when the barn was part of the Fairbanks Farm. More...

The Davis Hill School fourth grade class will hold a can and bottle drive on May 19 and June 16 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Davis Hill School parking lot. Proceeds will benefit the class trip to Sargent's Camp. More...

The schedule is approximate and is greatly influenced by changing weather conditions and mechanical breakdown. Please do not place sticks, leaves, rocks or other debris in the roadway. The street sweeping schedule is a guide only. More...

Planning board members at their April 24 meeting approved a preliminary plan for an 11-lot subdivision at 65 and 71 Main St. to be named Wingspan Estates. The subdivision includes one street with a cul-de-sac, and some lots bordering Main Street. More...

The Holden Town Democratic Committee will meet at Town Hall on Saturday, May 5, at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Chris Condon, SEIU lobbyist. The committee is hosting its annual food drive for the Wachusett Food Pantry. More...